It is opened call MSCA and Citizens which brings research and researchers closer to the public through science engagement activities

, with a focus on families, pupils and students, and social groups that do not have easy access to and thus are less inclined to engage in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) or research activities.

It does so through

• the European Researchers’ Night, the largest science engagement and communication event taking place across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe. It takes place every year on the last Friday of September and attracts over 1.5 million visitors. Events combine education with entertainment through exhibitions, hands-on experiments, science shows, simulations, debates, games, competitions, quizzes, etc.
• Researchers at Schools, which supports activities and direct interaction between researchers and primary and secondary education pupils throughout the year.

Eligible applicants: research organizations (public/private), public authorities, science museums, foundations, media organizations (all in accordance with the call in question).

This funding round will dedicate € 15.4 million to fund around 50 projects organising

• two successive editions of the European Researchers’ Night in 2024 and 2025 
• the implementation of Researchers at Schools activities during two consecutive years

The deadline to apply is 25 October 2023.

Find more information at the following link

Steps to apply

Call

Source: European Commission